Vintage St. Louis Gateway Arch Belt Buckle with Custom Leather Belt | Bergamot Brass Works 1977 | Gateway to the West | America 250 Gift

Celebrate one of America’s most recognizable landmarks with this authentic 1977 Bergamot Brass Works Gateway Arch belt buckle, paired with a handcrafted genuine leather belt made by Bonfe Leather USA.

This highly detailed vintage buckle features the iconic Gateway Arch of St. Louis, along with historic city landmarks and the inscription “Gateway to the West.” The buckle captures the spirit of American expansion, innovation, and Midwestern heritage, making it an outstanding collectible for history enthusiasts, travelers, and lovers of Americana.

Manufactured by renowned buckle maker Bergamot Brass Works and marked on the reverse, this piece represents the quality and craftsmanship that made Bergamot one of the most respected American buckle manufacturers of the 1970s and 1980s.

Perfect for commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary (1776–2026) while honoring the landmarks that helped shape the nation.

⸻

Features

• Authentic vintage Bergamot Brass Works buckle
• Dated 1977 on reverse
• Gateway Arch design with St. Louis landmarks
• “Gateway to the West” inscription
• American history and travel collectible
• Genuine handcrafted leather belt included
• Interchangeable belt system secured with Chicago screws
• Handmade to your selected size
• Unisex design

⸻

Belt Details

• 1.5” premium full-grain leather belt
• Handmade by Bonfe Leather USA
• Available in multiple leather colors
• Chicago screw construction allows future buckle changes
• Built for daily wear and long-term durability

⸻

Perfect For

✔ St. Louis residents and natives
✔ Missouri gifts
✔ Gateway Arch collectors
✔ Americana collectors
✔ History enthusiasts
✔ Travel memorabilia collectors
✔ Father’s Day gifts
✔ America 250 celebrations
✔ Vintage buckle collections
✔ Western and Americana fashion

⸻

Condition

This is an authentic vintage buckle and may show minor wear, patina, finish variations, and age-related marks consistent with a collectible item that is nearly 50 years old. These characteristics enhance its vintage appeal and authenticity.

⸻

Sizing Instructions

Measure an existing belt from the fold where the buckle attaches to the hole currently used most often.

Please do not order using pant size.

⸻

Vintage Buckle Disclaimer

This buckle is a genuine vintage collectible and was not manufactured by Bonfe Leather USA. The buckle has been carefully sourced and paired with a handcrafted leather belt made by Bonfe Leather USA. Minor wear, age patina, and finish variations are normal characteristics of vintage collectibles.

⸻

Materials

Vintage Bergamot Brass Works Buckle
Full Grain Leather
Chicago Screws
Metal Hardware